Fragrance comparison

Colonia del Forte 1265 vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 211 ratings analysed

Colonia del Forte 1265

Profumi del Forte

4.2512 votes

Rank #39,984 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,333 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories.

Colonia del Forte 1265
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Colonia del Forte 12651/6

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum5/6

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Colonia del Forte 1265
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Colonia del Forte 1265Profumi del Forte

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value56

Category winnerColonia del Forte 1265Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

lavender53%

musky42%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangePetitgrain

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderHeliotropeNeroliRose

Base3 to 5 hours

RosemaryMuskoak mossThyme

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 7 hours

oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,333

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Colonia del Forte 1265 by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, aromatic twist on the traditional Italian eau de toilette. The scent opens with a burst of bright Amalfi lemon, bergamot, orange, and tart petitgrain. This sunny introduction moves quickly into a floral heart where relaxing lavender and soft, almond-like heli…

Reviews →

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Plum de VeloursSuperfumistaWINNER vs

Royal FlushTestament LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Malbec IconO BoticárioRUNNER-UP vs

Amber FusionKarakash PerfumeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Jette 7Flowers Cherry BlossomJette JoopRUNNER-UP vs

KoiameJ-ScentWINNER

1 person compared this today

Madly Kenzo! Eau de ToiletteKenzoRUNNER-UP vs

PerpetuumBrocardWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 6 categories. Colonia del Forte 1265 is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Colonia del Forte 1265 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Colonia del Forte 1265 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Colonia del Forte 1265 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Colonia del Forte 1265 and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Heliotrope and Rose.

Is Colonia del Forte 1265 or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Colonia del Forte 1265 suits daytime wear; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Colonia del Forte 1265 and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Colonia del Forte 1265 has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Heliotrope, Neroli and Rose, a base of Rosemary, Musk, oak moss and Thyme. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.